Full time: Rangers 1 Mineiro 0

Rangers kicked off their Florida Cup campaign off in style with a convincing 1-0 win over Atletico Mineiro.

Graeme Murty’s side played well in the first half, but it was Josh Windass’ second half strike, which sealed all three points.

New boys Jamie Murphy and Sean Goss impressed, with both going close in the opening 45 minutes.

Murty made 10 changes at the break and Daniel Candeias and Eduardo Hererra were involved in setting up the Englishman for the only goal of the game midway through the second period.

There were some sloppy moments in the closing stages, but the Light Blues held on for the win.

01:58

Bates again

More hopeless defending from the former Raith man, unbelievably sloppy stuff.

Rangers survive.

01:57

Declan John clears the danger

Rangers are hanging on now, they’ll be looking forward to the final whistle.

Mineiro then have a pop, but Kelly holds onto the ball with ease.

01:55

Hererra takes a chance

That was a clumsy looking challenge from the Mexican but the Mineiro man makes an absolute meal of it.

Rangers wobbling, but remain in the lead. Three minutes of the added time remaining.

01:54

SIX minutes added

That’s a bit excessive for what is essentially an exhibition match.

01:52

Massive chance for Pablo

Abysmal defending from Bates as he fires straight at the striker who races through and drags an effort past Kelly’s far post.

That was not what was needed from Rangers to see this game out.

Rangers hold on and still lead 1-0.

01:48

Halliday in a bad way

The clash of knees after Halliday was upended has left the midfielder in a crumpled heap.

The physio is on the pitch working with him now.

Let’s hope it’s nothing too serious.

01:47

O'Halloran wreaking havoc

The returning winger looks lively and his teasing low cross is inches away from picking out Hererra.

Rangers’ play in the second period has been a joy to watch.

01:44

Windass goes close

The attacker is running the show here. He’s full of danger and his left-footed effort from a tight angle has Rodolfo scrambling, but it just lands the wrong side of the post for those of a Gers persuasion.

We have 10 minutes remaining in Orlando.

Good play in the build-up from Herrera.

01:42

Ralph fires over

That was a wicked effort, but the Brazilian couldn’t find the target.

The Ibrox side were a little lax in closing down the Mineiro man. A warning sign for Murty and Co.

01:40

Rangers showing restraint

They are slowing the game down now after taking the lead and Mineiro look bereft of ideas.

Murty will love what he’s been watching tonight. Murphy and Goss impressed and his switches at the break have had the desired impact.

01:36

Plenty to like about Rangers here

Mineiro might not be packed with first team stars, but the application and energy on display from Rangers is admirable.

They look eager to win the ball back and the half time introduction of Windass and Candeias has really made the difference.

Rangers are looking for more, they lead 1-0 and we have 15 minutes remaining.

01:30KEY EVENT

GOAL! Rangers lead

Josh Windass fires home with a brilliant finish just inside the box.

Candeias does well down the left wing and Herrera picks out the Englishman, who finishes in style.

That was coming - Murty’s side have been non-stop since the restart and Mineiro just couldn’t keep them at bay.

01:27

Big chance for Halliday

That was a big moment for the returning Rangers man. The ball broke to him inside the box and his low left-footed effort was just wide of the target.

Murty and Co on the bench must have thought that was heading into the bottom corner.

Rangers controlling this, but it remains 0-0.

01:24

Another switch for Rangers

Young keeper Liam Kelly comes on for Jak Alnwick - that’s 11 changes now for Rangers.

01:22

Halliday gives away a foul

The midfielder needs to calm it. He’s obviously chuffed to be back in blue, but that’s another late challenge and he’s fortunate not to pick up another card.

Plenty of endeavour from Rangers, but they are lacking a bit of quality in the final third.

01:19

Halliday booked

The returning midfielder was too eager as he wiped out Ralph with a tough challenge.

Rangers are chasing in packs in the final third, but are lacking a bit of composure when they find themselves bearing down on goal.

01:16

Windass charging on

The midfielder has been an important player under Murty and he is leading the charge at the start of the second half.

He’s making clever runs and taking the ball for a walk as he looks to give his side the lead.

Rangers still edging it, but not much between the sides.

The fans are certainly enjoying themselves.

01:12

Barjonas booked

The defender hauls down Pedro Santos as Mineiro raced through.

Better spell this for the Brazilians here - they are still a threat with their pace and power when they are driving with the ball.

01:11

Candeias is a menace

The winger loves getting down that right wing and whipping in dangerous crosses. He almost picks out Herrera, but it’s turned away to safety.

01:09

Halliday and O'Halloran back in action

The two players banished by Pedro Caixinha are back in action in Light Blue.

They’ll be look to make a real impact tonight and both have started brightly here.

01:07

We're back under way

The second 45 has started.

01:04KEY EVENT

Latest from Scotty

We’ve got Spongebob Squarepants on the pitch at half-time in Orlando - and he’d probably do a better job than Dalcio at left-back for Rangers.

Half time: Rangers 0 Atletico Mineiro 0

Rangers weathered the early storm and looked the more likely team to take the lead in the first half.

Graeme Murty will be pleased with how youngsters Aidan Wilson and Serge Atakayi have performed.

New boys Jamie Murphy and Sean Goss have also impressed, with both going close in the opening 45 minutes.

Rangers have had to ride their luck at times, with Mineiro cracking the post. It’s all square at the break and we’re expecting big changes from Murty as he announced earlier this week.

00:47

Kranjcar fires straight at Cleiton

The Croatian looks like he’s about to melt in the heat, but set-pieces are always a favourite of his, but this time he cannot get enough power on it and Cleiton, once again, is able to gather with ease.

It’s almost as if the Brazilian stopper has a magnet, which is drawing the ball towards him. Every shot has been straight down his throat.

00:44

Mineiro love a foul

They aren’t shy in taking part in the dark arts and Dalcio is the latest to be upended.

Mineiro have slowed down and it’s Rangers who are looking the more likely to score here.

00:41

Morelos trundles to the sidelines

Seconds after a determined run down the right wing, Morelos is asked to take a break on the sidelines after picking up a cut.

Murty will be desperate to see his top goalscorer back on the pitch.

He’s back on and straight away is linking up with Atakayi.

00:36

Massive chance for Kranjcar

The veteran hasn’t been involved much and he is a yard off the pace as he fails to turn home Morelos’ brilliant headed pass.

He ghosted into the box, but the Croatian couldn’t poke it past the advancing Cleiton.

It was a fantastic diagonal ball from Tavernier which got the move started.

Kranjcar then tries to pick out Murphy with a floated through ball, but Mineiro clear their lines.

00:34

Morelos causing Mineiro problems

El Bufalo isn’t shy about getting physical and he is carrying the fight and linking up well with Atakayi in the final third.

Rangers will be happy enough with how things are going, but Murty will no doubt be having some words about the way they have defended at times.